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January 9, 1915 French vision of Russia’s General Winter
With the weather turning colder, I am reminded of this portrayal in a French magazine of the Russian winter blowing in off the steppes to envelope the German and Austrian Armies in World War I.
I do appreciate the fact that it is a Guard Cossack in the uniform of the Tsar’s special Konvoy.
Termed “General Winter” the French remembered the tragic expedition to Russia that swallowed up Napoleon’s united Grande Armee in 1812. Tragically, the Russian winter, while severe, did not stop the Germans to the degree that the French were counting on.
Now WWII, however, would be a different story.
I guess some winters (and the armies that fight on their side) are stronger than others.
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